Join the GSK Communication and Government Affairs Graduate Program – US, 2025: Help us get ahead of disease together
Education required: BS degree in any subject from an accredited college/university. Graduation by August 2025.
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English
Other requirements: Willingness to be geographically mobile (domestic) throughout rotations
Expected Start date: September 2025
*You can apply to only one GSK Graduate Program in the US
Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. This vacancy will close when we have received enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered
Assessment Centre Date: November 2024
Are you a talented and driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Apply for the Communication and Government Affairs Graduate program at GSK today!
Are you a graduate that has an interest in communicating GSK’s story and priorities in a clear and compelling way?
Our Communications and Government Affairs (CGA) function in GSK builds engagement and belief in GSK and its purpose, strategy and culture – internally and externally.
In CGA, you have the opportunity to protect and enhance our reputation, ensure our story is told accurately and consistently, bring external viewpoints into the company, and partner with our business on developing GSK policy and positions. CGA has a critical role in growing and supporting the GSK business for the benefit of patients.
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
If you’re a graduate with the talent and ambition to lead and engage others, we will equip you with expertise and skills in communications and government affairs to make an impact and be a trusted adviser to business.
Over two years, our graduate program will challenge and support you to grow professionally and personally. You can expect three 3 job rotations, each one lasting 8 months where we aim to give you the opportunity to gain experience across internal and external communications and government affairs, in several business areas and geographical areas – local, regional or global exposure.
Your rotations will be stretching, but we’ll support you with formal and informal learning, as well as coaching and mentoring. You will improve your communication, analytical and influencing skills, plus gain commercial awareness and experience to support your continued development.
What will you do?
Work on communication and advocacy strategies and plans to hone your skills and knowledge of internal and external communications and government affairs
Work collaboratively with a variety of cross-functional GSK teams in the business, including for example, medical, commercial, HR, Global supply chain to develop communication materials, key messages, briefs, visual/video assets for different audiences and different channels
Develop your writing and briefing skills for internal business and external audiences
Be involved in our digital activity both internally and externally on our social media channels
Be involved in various internal and external engagement activities
Monitor, analyze and interpret information and external insights to help us to understand healthcare trends and impact on our business
Learn how to project manage and effectively prioritize tasks and understand the business-critical role of CGA
What are we looking for?
An individual who is inspired by GSK’s business and purpose
Strong interest and skill in writing, analyzing, interpreting, and effectively communicating information
Interest in the external environment and its impact to business
An individual who has strong interpersonal skills and can build relationships both internally and externally
Curiosity, self-motivation and courage in suggesting new ideas and ways forward
Ability to work under pressure, as an active team member and be energized by teamwork, but also be able to work independently on tasks
High learning agility and resilience coupled with an ambition to learn, accept new challenges and openness to feedback to support your development
Ability to be focused and organized to deliver the most impactful results
What do we offer you?
A competitive salary
An annual bonus based on company performance
Retirement savings plan options with employer match contributions
Generous time off with pay, in addition to end of year company-wide shutdown
Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements
Access to healthcare plans and options
Well-being programs to help you be healthier, inspired and energized both at work and at home
Opportunities to work with Employee Resource groups that focus on encouraging inclusion & diversity
A tailored, robust development plan aligned to your career aspirations and business needs, delivered by coaching and mentoring by managers and peers, and through virtual and in person courses
On-the-job experience
2 volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”
Relocation Allowance (eligibility will be confirmed once your first location is confirmed)
Let’s do this!
You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website
Learn more about the application process gsk.to/ECprocess
Once you've submitted your online application form, you'll need to complete two online assessments prior to the assessment center stage and as part of this, you'll be asked about your motivation for the role: We’d like to hear about why you applied to this role and your motivation for the business area you’ve applied to. You will be asked a 2nd question on what strengths, skills or interests you have that will enable you to be successful in this role. Please be as targeted as you can!
Top tip #1: Make sure you save this job description for reference throughout the process, it will really help you prepare for the different stages in your application.
Top tip #2: Don't forget to register on our GSK insight & engagement platform https://gsk.connectr.co.uk/getahead/ to learn more about working at GSK, our culture and application processes.
You can learn more about GSK and our careers here https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/
Our Graduate Programs are designed to accelerate the development of graduates who don’t have significant previous professional work experience in the area to which they are applying. Of course, many graduates who join the program have worked while studying or after graduation. If you’ve already developed substantial experience working in a professional role in your sector, while you would be able to apply for this program, you may also want to look at direct entry roles in our businesses, as these may be the best way to build on your existing skills and expertise and develop a career at GSK.
Apply now!
We’re 100% open to all talent – whatever your gender, marital status, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the diversity of our patients. And, because it’s the right thing to do.
You can learn more about Inclusion and diversity at GSK gsk.to/DEI
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Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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